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[scotty]

I was expecting an official statement today. I though Bernie said "we will see what happens on Monday"...I'm waiting Bernie

Here you go:

Donington gets new deadline extension

By Pablo Elizalde Monday, October 12th 2009, 16:22 GMT

Donington boss Simon Gillett says he remains fully committed to having the circuit ready in time to host next year's British Grand Prix, after being granted a further extension to his deadline.

After several deadline extensions, Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone had given Donington until the end of this week to prove that it had the finance in place to complete the works needed to host next year's race.

Ecclestone himself, however, said he was pessimistic about the circuit's chances.

"It's not good, is it?" Ecclestone told The Times. "Even if they get the money, I cannot see how it will all be ready in time to go. It is very disappointing because we thought it would happen, but they cannot go on missing deadlines.

"They could still come to us saying they have the money, but there is no way the circuit would be ready at this late stage. It looks as though we will have to start planning again."

However, Gillett said on Monday that he had been given a further two weeks to demonstrate Donington's credentials, and he claimed he was still committed to carrying out the original plan.

"We can confirm that Donington Ventures Leisure Limited has another two weeks from today to further demonstrate our credentials for hosting the British Formula 1 Grand Prix and to provide full information regarding our financial backing and construction timescales," said Gillett in a statement.

"We have made great strides in recent weeks and greatly appreciate the additional time allowed to us to finalise the information for public distribution in what has been a much more difficult than anticipated economic climate.

"We appreciate the British public's growing frustration with regard to uncertainty that has been cast over the country's largest and most successful motorsport event, but remain committed to delivering on the promises that we made at the start of this process and have the interests of the sport and its fans at heart."

[Amanda]

thank the Lord she changed that pic ...

[Gaz]

Four year deal!!! Go for it Damon !!

Prob have a clause in it saying they have to improve facilities, if they get that option.

Its a pointless exercise to try and beat ecclestone.

[Tony_sa]

thank the Lord she changed that pic ...

this one looks better .......... lots better.... very sure there are even better ones ( maybe more revealing ones )

[racechick]

Four year deal!!! Go for it Damon !!

Prob have a clause in it saying they have to improve facilities, if they get that option.

Its a pointless exercise to try and beat ecclestone.

They already plan to do new pits. Down near Abbey I think.

[Gaz]

Four year deal!!! Go for it Damon !!

Prob have a clause in it saying they have to improve facilities, if they get that option.

Its a pointless exercise to try and beat ecclestone.

They already plan to do new pits. Down near Abbey I think.

I've never been to Silverstone so i can't really comment but from what i've seen the grandstands could do with being rebuilt too.

[racechick]

Four year deal!!! Go for it Damon !!

Prob have a clause in it saying they have to improve facilities, if they get that option.

Its a pointless exercise to try and beat ecclestone.

They already plan to do new pits. Down near Abbey I think.

I've never been to Silverstone so i can't really comment but from what i've seen the grandstands could do with being rebuilt too.

Many have been. There are lots of brand new ones.Silverstone rocks!!!

[scotty]

I've never been to Silverstone so i can't really comment but from what i've seen the grandstands could do with being rebuilt too.

You should've seen the ones they still had at Donington early this year...

They already plan to do new pits. Down near Abbey I think.

And this'd be the new layout right?

[racechick]

I think thats the layout for the motoGP (they have that next year. F1 i think will take the original layout.

[7UpJordan]

Here you go:

Donington gets new deadline extension

By Pablo Elizalde Monday, October 12th 2009, 16:22 GMT

Donington boss Simon Gillett says he remains fully committed to having the circuit ready in time to host next year's British Grand Prix, after being granted a further extension to his deadline.

After several deadline extensions, Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone had given Donington until the end of this week to prove that it had the finance in place to complete the works needed to host next year's race.

Ecclestone himself, however, said he was pessimistic about the circuit's chances.

"It's not good, is it?" Ecclestone told The Times. "Even if they get the money, I cannot see how it will all be ready in time to go. It is very disappointing because we thought it would happen, but they cannot go on missing deadlines.

"They could still come to us saying they have the money, but there is no way the circuit would be ready at this late stage. It looks as though we will have to start planning again."

However, Gillett said on Monday that he had been given a further two weeks to demonstrate Donington's credentials, and he claimed he was still committed to carrying out the original plan.

"We can confirm that Donington Ventures Leisure Limited has another two weeks from today to further demonstrate our credentials for hosting the British Formula 1 Grand Prix and to provide full information regarding our financial backing and construction timescales," said Gillett in a statement.

"We have made great strides in recent weeks and greatly appreciate the additional time allowed to us to finalise the information for public distribution in what has been a much more difficult than anticipated economic climate.

"We appreciate the British public's growing frustration with regard to uncertainty that has been cast over the country's largest and most successful motorsport event, but remain committed to delivering on the promises that we made at the start of this process and have the interests of the sport and its fans at heart."

Now that was even less of a surprise than Alonso going to Ferrari next year.

[racechick]

Another two weeks!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[scotty]

Just give Silverstone the new contract and have Donington as well in 2011, everyone is happy then.

I think thats the layout for the motoGP (they have that next year. F1 i think will take the original layout.

Ah, i see, it'd be a shame if Bridge was no longer a feature!

[Amanda]

Donington gets new deadline extension

By Pablo Elizalde Monday, October 12th 2009, 16:22 GMT

Donington boss Simon Gillett says he remains fully committed to having the circuit ready in time to host next year's British Grand Prix, after being granted a further extension to his deadline.

After several deadline extensions, Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone had given Donington until the end of this week to prove that it had the finance in place to complete the works needed to host next year's race.

Ecclestone himself, however, said he was pessimistic about the circuit's chances.

"It's not good, is it?" Ecclestone told The Times. "Even if they get the money, I cannot see how it will all be ready in time to go. It is very disappointing because we thought it would happen, but they cannot go on missing deadlines.

"They could still come to us saying they have the money, but there is no way the circuit would be ready at this late stage. It looks as though we will have to start planning again."

However, Gillett said on Monday that he had been given a further two weeks to demonstrate Donington's credentials, and he claimed he was still committed to carrying out the original plan.

"We can confirm that Donington Ventures Leisure Limited has another two weeks from today to further demonstrate our credentials for hosting the British Formula 1 Grand Prix and to provide full information regarding our financial backing and construction timescales," said Gillett in a statement.

"We have made great strides in recent weeks and greatly appreciate the additional time allowed to us to finalise the information for public distribution in what has been a much more difficult than anticipated economic climate.

"We appreciate the British public's growing frustration with regard to uncertainty that has been cast over the country's largest and most successful motorsport event, but remain committed to delivering on the promises that we made at the start of this process and have the interests of the sport and its fans at heart."

Another extension?! They're having a laugh, just give it back to Silvertone already.

[Gaz]

haha i can see it now 1st July 2010 "donnington given another extention until the 2nd of July teams growing frustrated as they don't know where to send their trucks north or south"

[McLaren Fan]

Ecclestone is making an even bigger fool of himself.